THE POPE…. The Word conjures up many
different thoughts. Some say he’s the
bishop of Rome and nowhere else. Others
say that he is the true earthly head of the Christian Church. Still others say that he is the antichrist. What do we with one voice believe and confess
about the office of Pope? As we meet for
Bible study next Sunday, we will begin looking into what our confessions say
about this office. Hope to see you
there! In Christ, Pastor Whitmore.
SUNDAY SCHOOL grades 1-8 will begin
practice for the Christmas program in church next Sunday. Preschool – Kindergarten will meet in the
kindergarten room to practice their songs.
TIME AND TALENT SURVEY: If you did not receive a Time and
Talent Survey last Sunday/Wednesday, please ask an usher or the elder for
one. Please take a minute to complete
the Survey and hand it to the usher when you leave today. We would like a completed Survey from each
confirmed member of our congregation.
THE LUTHERAN WITNESS: Persons who would like to order/renew their
subscription to The Lutheran Witness may contact Becky in the church
office. Cost for the year subscription
is $19. Checks may be made payable to
our church. Order deadline is TODAY.
CHILDRENS’
CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM DRAWINGS:
Children’s artwork will again be featured in this year’s Christmas Eve
bulletin. Submit your black/white
drawing on an 8½ x 11 sheet of plain white paper (drawn with black ink is
best). Preschoolers will draw something
in their Sunday School class. Please
turn in to Jessica Morphew by Sunday, December 3.
A SERVICE OF CAROLS AND READINGS will be held at our 9:00 a.m. worship on December
24. If you would like to participate in
a special choir for this service, please contact Lori Hill at 812-350-1474 as
soon as possible.
THE STEWARDSHIP
BOARD
will meet this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
GUILD MEMBERS are reminded of
their meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
DECEMBER CALENDAR
AND NEWS ITEMS
need to be given to Becky by this Thursday.
SENIOR LEAGUE will meet next
Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. at Bob Evans Restaurant for supper and will then
return to the fellowship room for socializing.
YOUTH will meet next
Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m.
FOOD GATHERING: In thanksgiving
to God for our many blessings, we will be gathering non-perishable food items
again this year for the local food pantry.
Donations may be left in the narthex beginning next Sunday through
Thanksgiving Eve.
THE NOMINATING
COMMITTEE is requesting that
if you are interested in serving in an office and have not received a
nomination letter, please contact Bryan Schroer (812-343-5352. The following offices are up for re-election
this year:
Chairman Board of Evangelism
General Fund Treasurer Board of Stewardship
Elder Dist. Convention Delegate
Synodical Treasurer Usher
Third Trustee Trinity Board
Board of Education
BUILDING FUND
UPDATE:
The balance of our “Arise and Build” school expansion loan as of last Sunday
was $13,513.00. Envelopes for any
remaining pledges/contributions are available in the narthex.
POSITION AVAILABLE: The school board at St John’s White Creek Lutheran
School is accepting applications for the position of Principal.
The position is full-time and will involve working with students from grades
K-8. The position requires the candidate to have a Master’s Degree and
Administrative Licensing. The individual may have teaching duties in addition
to administration responsibilities. We are seeking someone caring and diligent
about the Christian education of our children, so a Lutheran background and
Synodical training is preferred. Please send your resume to the school
office by January 11, 2018.
LADIES AID will be meeting
for their holiday luncheon on Thursday, November 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Stahl’s
Restaurant in Brownstown. Please respond
to Jean Voelker (812-216-1489) by November 26.
DEPOSITS OF $50 (church),
$313 (school) and $35 (Foundation) have been made on behalf of Thrivent
Financial’s Thrivent Choice program by the directed Choice Dollars of Ken &
Kyra Bode, Duane Eckelman, Keith & Amy Mensendiek, Tom Schroer, Kristin
Simons, and Dr. Timothy & Lindsey Von Fange.
THE ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN netted $7,680.74
at the Ethnic Expo. This organization is
very thankful for your church for providing volunteers to work the food booth,
the cultural booth, and build the float for the parade. These funds are very helpful for shipping
relief items to Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
EMANUEL, DUDLEYTOWN, will host its
Harvest Festival this evening from 3:30-7:00 p.m. A free-will offering will be received and
carry-outs available. Crafts and baked
goods will also be featured.
TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL is sponsoring a
donation drawing, Tickets for Textbooks. For every $20 donated, a ticket will be
placed in a drawing for one of three items – a 2018 Ranger Polaris XP 900 EPS,
a Tikka T3K Hunter .308 caliber rifle, or an LG 55” Ultra HD 4K Smart HDTV. Donate $100 and get 6 tickets (buy 5, get 1
free). See our Trinity representatives,
Sue Voelker or Tom Schroer, to make your donation or check at any of Trinity’s
upcoming sporting events. The drawing
will be held at the home boys’ basketball game on Friday, December 8, at 7:30
p.m.
STEWARDSHIP
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Matt. 25:4
“…but the wise
took flasks of oil with their lamps.” Why
did they take flasks of oil with them?
Because they listened to the Bridegroom’s words and believed them. Our actions always start with and flow from
our beliefs. What do your actions in the
realm of stewardship say about what you believe?
T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T
